Reticulate and parallel venation
The arrangement of veins in a leaf is termed as venation. Venation may differ from one type of plant to another.
| Parallel venation | Reticulate venation |
|---|---|
| Veins run parallel to one another from the base to the tip of the leaf. | Veins are arranged in a net-like pattern on both sides of the midrib. |
| This is a characteristic feature of monocot plants. | This is a characteristic feature of the dicot plants. |
| E.g. Banana, Bamboo. | E.g. Hibiscus, mango |